I was going to sit down, for I’ve been out most of the day at the pond, finishing clearing the pond-weed! Oh…at last…job done! I stood and watched his restful sleep and decided to sit elsewhere! He’s a lovely boy who deserves his comfort! The signs of season change and early autumn are now quite visible from the windows of the cottage, with lots of yellow appearing on the young Ash trees. By the way, there are lots of Ash seeds for sale and these trees are very, very easy to grow…even as Bonsai! Here’s the link to the seed site…

It was a mammoth task and I’m jolly glad it’s over! The next task involves continuing to clear around the banks and the woodland around the pond.

The water is cloudy but this should settle in the next day or so.Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it. Buddha

Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

John Wooden I have a mind to just get on with things…head down into the wind, not looking to right nor left and working until I’m exhausted.

This is probably why I have refused the help of others and never allowed woofers to stay here…I’ve always been stubborn!

However, it must be said that I love a challenge and hard work is good for mind and body, regardless of age. Rebellion against your handicaps gets you nowhere. Self-pity gets you nowhere. One must have the adventurous daring to accept oneself as a bundle of possibilities and undertake the most interesting game in the world–making the most of one’s best.

Harry Emerson Fosdick

Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in this life has a purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences. All events are blessings given to us to learn from.

What a beautiful labor of love, the pond looks amazing.. the vibrant purple of the flowers by the cottage are amazing. Love the pics of Sammy Bear, the picture of perfect peace, and of laughing Buddha. The quotes are always wonderful. You are so blessed to have spring water flowing. Is it like that all over Ireland, can you dig anywhere and have a spring bubbling up to the surface? If not did you know that spring water was present before you decided to purchase your small holding? Or was this a surprise blessing? I agree with your other followers, its no accident we have found your magical Bealtaine Cottage. How blessed we are!

I divined for water in the Fairy wood as I felt water was there. The copper rods went crazy over this spot which was solid rock, layers of sandstone. I pick-axed my way down three feet and water began to fill the hole…and has flowed ever since!

Collette,
Hope it’s OK that I call you Collette–I feel like I know you as I have become a devoted fan!! I live in the deep south of Louisiana and stumbled upon your website by accident; or maybe it wasn’t an accident–maybe it was meant to be. Anyways, you have changed my view of gardening and Mother Earth and my life!! If only everyone could see and realize the destruction man has caused to this beautiful meant-to-be paradise earth. How angry Mother Earth must be with us! But you have shown us that she is truly forgiving. The miracles that have happened at Bealtaine Cottage are incredible and I share your love for all things Mother Earth has given us. Though my parcel of ground is only a few potager gardens and some flower beds, I am doing my best to work some magic–with Mother Earth’s help. You are truly an incredible and beautiful soul! Keep giving us the joy of your beautiful work with Mother Earth!

Bless your kindness in expressing appreciation! So many have come upon Bealtaine Cottage “by accident” that I believe there is a greater force at work! Mother Earth is never angry with us, as mothers are never truly angry with their children. She wants the best for us…all of us…and we have got to listen and respond. Blessings on your work with Her and for Her XXX

Collette, that’s not a pond, that’s a lake!!!!! Well done. You’ve done a wonderful job. I think you’re right in saying you just have to get on with things & “not look right or left” until you get to the end!

So gorgeous and other-worldly! Love every single thing in each photo. Your kitty and that cozy fire – my idea of heaven! Thank you for all your hard work and sharing it with the rest of us who dream of Ireland.

A reading from my 1st book, “A Cottage and Three Acres.”

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Bealtaine cottage

Ballyfermoyle

Keadue

Boyle

County Roscommon

F52 YP74

Ireland

email: coletteoneill2010@hotmail.com

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